Can magnets be used to keep something at a certain distance?

[mzideefixe]

I've done some research on Google but have found no of relevant information.

I basically want to create a rope effect using magnetism. The objects will ideally maintain a certain distance from one another - the distance can vary to some degree - but must not be attracted too closely nor repelled to too far a distance.

Thanks for any information. :)

 

[phinds]

I've done some research on Google but have found no of relevant information.

I basically want to create a rope effect using magnetism. The objects will ideally maintain a certain distance from one another - the distance can vary to some degree - but must not be attracted too closely nor repelled to too far a distance.

Thanks for any information. :)

With nothing but the force supplied by magnets, this is not possible. Can you see why?

 

[A.T.]

I've done some research on Google but have found no of relevant information.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earnshaw's_theorem